Photo gallery: Dispatch from Bangkok
On the scene as Oregon renewable energy companies seek economic partnerships in Thailand.
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How PERS liabilities vary wildly across state
Local governments and school districts have vastly different approaches to dealing with public pension debts.
Pollution dogs Crooked River, no money to fix
The environmental regulator lacks resources to set targets for reducing pollution in an eastern Oregon river vital to agriculture, fishing and recreation.
The Breakfast Club
Every morning a group of business and goverment workers meet at The Dalles Burgerville. They call themselves the “Right Wing Cafe.”
Salary increases highest in eastern Oregon
Several counties in eastern Oregon have seen the biggest increases in average private-sector weekly wages across the state, a sign these local economies could be headed for stronger growth.
Exclusive: DEQ report shows big jump in Oregon greenhouse-gas emissions
A report released yesterday shows greenhouse emissions are on the rise in Oregon — and that a huge chunk comes from people buying more stuff.
Elephants in the room
As airline travel and consumption skyrocket, a move is afoot to slash the greenhouse gas emissions generated by maritime and aviation activity.
Mental Math
Statewide fixes to Oregon’s mental healthcare system move forward — but not fast enough.
Rift management: Eight execs on closing the culture gap
Oregon biz leaders talk culture change, the social and political divisions that find their way into the office or factory and how they attempt to influence the hearts and minds of their employees.